Henry Roldán
Two Premier League teams battling for European spots will face each other this weekend in one of the FA Cup semifinals. Brighton vs Manchester United will be fighting for a spot in the final of this historic English tournament.
The Seagulls easily passed the quarterfinal stage after thrashing Grimsby Town 5-0, while the Red Devils beat Fulham 3-1.
The only previous clash between these two clubs this season was during the opening matchday of the Premier League, where Brighton came out on top with a 2-1 victory. Without further ado, at JefeBet, we bring you the best preview of this stellar and decisive match between Brighton vs Manchester United.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Brighton vs Manchester United FA Cup Semifinal Game on April 23, 2023
- Where: Wembley Stadium – London, England
- When: Sunday, April 23, 2023, 11:30 AM ET
- Moneyline: Brighton (+145) / Draw (+270) / Manchester United (+180)
- Asian Handicap: Brighton (AH -0.25, +105) / Manchester United (AH +0.25, -150)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-145) / Under (+115)
- Both teams score: Yes (-175) / No (+140)
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Brighton & Hove Albion FC
Brighton is having its best season ever, and it has the chance to add another achievement to its record at the legendary Wembley. Under the guidance of Roberto de Zerbi, it comes into this match having a smooth ride in the FA Cup, winning all four of its previous games, including its 2-1 victory over Liverpool in the fourth round.
In total, it has scored 13 goals and has only conceded three times, a performance that is similar to their Premier League record, where it stands fifth in goals scored with 54 and sixth in goals conceded with 37 after 29 matches.
The Seagulls have only lost one of its last eight games in all competitions and are currently seventh in the Premier League standings. It still has a chance to qualify for the Champions League or secure its place in the Europa League as FA Cup champions.
Possible Lineup (4-5-1): Robert Sanchez; Joel Veltman, Lewis Dunk, Levi Colwill, Pervis Estupiñan; Pascal Gross, Moises Caicedo, Solly March, Alexis Mac Allister, Kaoru Mitoma; Danny Welbeck.
Betting on Manchester United
Manchester United team arrives in a fragile state to this important FA Cup match, after being knocked out in the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a painful 3-0 defeat on Thursday in Sevilla. The Red Devils had a great opportunity to win a few titles this season, but after its elimination from Europe, it can only add this tournament to its list of achievements, which already includes the Carabao Cup trophy.
The team led by Erik ten Hag has been quite consistent throughout the championship, winning each of its previous four matches by 3-1. In that period, it defeated Everton, Reading, West Ham, and finally Fulham.
Although the United defense did not perform well against Sevilla, in its last three Premier League matches, it has kept a clean sheet and is the seventh-best defense in the league, having conceded 37 goals in 30 matches played.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): David De Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Diogo Dalot; Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Bruno Fernandes; Jadon Sancho, Antony, Marcus Rashford.
JefeBet Prediction
The stage is set for Brighton to pull off an upset at Wembley this Sunday with a win over Manchester United. The Red Devils are in a fragile state after its Europa League elimination and are also dealing with a slew of injuries, including a potentially crucial one to Anthony Martial, who exited the game in Spain with an injury.
United’s recent schedule has taken a toll on it, and the Seagulls arrive at this semifinal much fresher and more motivated. It has only lost one of its last eight games and are among the best offensive and defensive teams in the local league.
Moreover, Brighton has already shown it can beat Manchester, having emerged victorious in its last two meetings.
Prediction: Brighton Moneyline (BRI 2 – MAN 1)
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